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What is the primary mode of transmission for Giardia lamblia?
What is the primary mode of transmission for Giardia lamblia?
Which flagellate is associated with the condition known as 'strawberry cervix'?
Which flagellate is associated with the condition known as 'strawberry cervix'?
What is the diagnostic stage of Trichomonas vaginalis?
What is the diagnostic stage of Trichomonas vaginalis?
Which non-pathogenic flagellate is found in the oral cavity?
Which non-pathogenic flagellate is found in the oral cavity?
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What is the drug of choice for invasive amoebiasis caused by Entamoeba histolytica?
What is the drug of choice for invasive amoebiasis caused by Entamoeba histolytica?
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What is the characteristic feature of the cyst of Chilomastix mesnili?
What is the characteristic feature of the cyst of Chilomastix mesnili?
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What is a characteristic feature of the nucleus of Iodamoeba?
What is a characteristic feature of the nucleus of Iodamoeba?
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Which Entamoeba species does not inhabit the intestines and lacks a cyst stage?
Which Entamoeba species does not inhabit the intestines and lacks a cyst stage?
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What is a characteristic feature of the trophozoite of Entamoeba coli?
What is a characteristic feature of the trophozoite of Entamoeba coli?
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What is a characteristic feature of the cyst of Entamoeba coli?
What is a characteristic feature of the cyst of Entamoeba coli?
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Which Entamoeba species is osmotolerant and can grow at room temperature?
Which Entamoeba species is osmotolerant and can grow at room temperature?
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What is a characteristic feature of the trophozoite of Entamoeba polecki?
What is a characteristic feature of the trophozoite of Entamoeba polecki?
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What is the usual time frame for the onset of the late phase/meningoencephalitic stage in Gambian trypanosomiasis?
What is the usual time frame for the onset of the late phase/meningoencephalitic stage in Gambian trypanosomiasis?
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What is the characteristic feature of Kerandel's sign in trypanosomiasis?
What is the characteristic feature of Kerandel's sign in trypanosomiasis?
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What is the treatment for early stage/Hemolymphatic stage T.brucei gambiense?
What is the treatment for early stage/Hemolymphatic stage T.brucei gambiense?
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What is the vector responsible for transmitting Leishmaniasis in the Old world?
What is the vector responsible for transmitting Leishmaniasis in the Old world?
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What is the characteristic skin lesion of Cutaneous Leishmaniasis?
What is the characteristic skin lesion of Cutaneous Leishmaniasis?
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What is the incubation period of Cutaneous Leishmaniasis?
What is the incubation period of Cutaneous Leishmaniasis?
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What is the primary mode of transmission of Hymenolepis nana?
What is the primary mode of transmission of Hymenolepis nana?
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Which of the following is NOT a definitive host of Hymenolepis diminuta?
Which of the following is NOT a definitive host of Hymenolepis diminuta?
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What is the infective stage of Hymenolepis nana?
What is the infective stage of Hymenolepis nana?
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Which of the following diseases is caused by Dipylidium caninum?
Which of the following diseases is caused by Dipylidium caninum?
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What is the most commonly infected age group with Dipylidium caninum?
What is the most commonly infected age group with Dipylidium caninum?
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What is the treatment of choice for Hymenolepiasis?
What is the treatment of choice for Hymenolepiasis?
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What is the common name of the disease caused by Schistosoma spp.?
What is the common name of the disease caused by Schistosoma spp.?
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What is the infective stage of Schistosoma spp.?
What is the infective stage of Schistosoma spp.?
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What is the definitive host of Schistosoma spp.?
What is the definitive host of Schistosoma spp.?
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Where are the eggs of S. japonicum located?
Where are the eggs of S. japonicum located?
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What is the intermediate host of Paragonimus westermani?
What is the intermediate host of Paragonimus westermani?
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What is the mode of transmission of Paragonimus westermani?
What is the mode of transmission of Paragonimus westermani?
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Study Notes
Giardia lamblia
- Primary mode of transmission is fecal-oral, often through contaminated water or food.
Strawberry Cervix
- Condition known as 'strawberry cervix' is associated with Trichomonas vaginalis.
Diagnostic Stage of Trichomonas vaginalis
- Diagnostic stage of Trichomonas vaginalis is the trophozoite.
Non-pathogenic Flagellate
- Non-pathogenic flagellate found in the oral cavity is Trichomonas tenax.
Invasive Amoebiasis Treatment
- Drug of choice for invasive amoebiasis caused by Entamoeba histolytica is Metronidazole.
Chilomastix mesnili Cyst
- Characteristic feature of the cyst of Chilomastix mesnili is its lemon shape with a prominent anterior flagellum.
Iodamoeba Nucleus
- A characteristic feature of the nucleus of Iodamoeba is the presence of a large karyosome.
Non-intestinal Entamoeba
- Entamoeba histolytica does not inhabit the intestines and lacks a cyst stage.
Entamoeba coli Trophozoite
- Characteristic feature of the trophozoite of Entamoeba coli is its larger size and cytoplasm with bacteria.
Entamoeba coli Cyst
- Cyst of Entamoeba coli is characterized by having 1 to 8 nuclei and a thick wall.
Osmotolerant Entamoeba
- Entamoeba polecki is osmotolerant and can grow at room temperature.
Trophozoite of Entamoeba polecki
- Characteristic feature of the trophozoite of Entamoeba polecki is its oval shape and distinctive internal structures.
Gambian Trypanosomiasis
- Usual time frame for the onset of the late phase/meningoencephalitic stage in Gambian trypanosomiasis is several months after the initial infection.
Kerandel's Sign
- Characteristic feature of Kerandel's sign in trypanosomiasis is a swelling of the cervical lymph nodes.
Treatment for T.brucei gambiense
- Treatment for early stage/Hemolymphatic stage T.brucei gambiense is Pentamidine.
Leishmaniasis Vector
- Vector responsible for transmitting Leishmaniasis in the Old World is the Phlebotomus sandfly.
Cutaneous Leishmaniasis Skin Lesion
- Characteristic skin lesion of Cutaneous Leishmaniasis is ulcerative lesions that can appear within weeks to months.
Cutaneous Leishmaniasis Incubation
- Incubation period of Cutaneous Leishmaniasis ranges from weeks to a few months.
Hymenolepis nana Transmission
- Primary mode of transmission of Hymenolepis nana is through ingestion of eggs from contaminated food or water.
Hymenolepis diminuta Definitive Hosts
- Rodents are definitive hosts of Hymenolepis diminuta; dogs and cats are not.
Infective Stage of Hymenolepis nana
- Infective stage of Hymenolepis nana is the embryonated egg.
Dipylidium caninum Disease
- Disease caused by Dipylidium caninum is commonly known as tapeworm infection.
Most Commonly Infected Age Group
- Most commonly infected age group with Dipylidium caninum is young children.
Hymenolepiasis Treatment
- Treatment of choice for Hymenolepiasis is Praziquantel.
Schistosoma spp. Common Disease
- Common name of the disease caused by Schistosoma spp. is Schistosomiasis.
Infective Stage of Schistosoma spp.
- Infective stage of Schistosoma spp. is the cercaria.
Definitive Host of Schistosoma spp.
- Definitive host of Schistosoma spp. are humans.
S.japonicum Egg Location
- Eggs of S.japonicum are located in the mesenteric veins of the human intestine.
Intermediate Host of Paragonimus westermani
- Intermediate host of Paragonimus westermani is freshwater crabs.
Paragonimus westermani Transmission
- Mode of transmission of Paragonimus westermani is through consumption of undercooked crab or crayfish.
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Test your knowledge of Giardia lamblia and Trichomonas vaginalis, two types of flagellates that cause intestinal and urogenital diseases. Learn about their habitats, modes of infection, symptoms, and treatments. Identify the infective and diagnostic stages of these parasites.
